The Gators played about as well as they could play the 1st half against Duke. Up 9-2 at halftime. They scored 2 more goals early in the 3rd and were ahead 11-2 with 9:30 left in the 3rd and then didn't score again. 24 1/2 minutes without a goal down the stretch and still won. Incredible, but they're going to have to play like they did the first half for the entire game to have a chance to beat North Carolina. Way too many penalties, especially the 2nd half, which gave Duke a lot of Power Play minutes. the defense did a great job killing those power plays, but it kept them from being able to get in the flow of their offense. Considering they only returned 4 starters from last season and lost 76% of their scoring offense, this team has gelled really well. Great coaching job to get this far.
So it's on to Foxboro, Mass to play #1 and undefeated North Carolina next Friday at 3 pm. Go Gators!!!
So it's on to Foxboro, Mass to play #1 and undefeated North Carolina next Friday at 3 pm. Go Gators!!!
